Is it really necessary to take apart a new Weber Genesis to check for gas leaks?

[Subvet]

Lowes assembled and delivered my new Weber Genesis yesterday. The manual says to check for gas leaks before using. That involves taking the thing almost apart.  I've not owned a gas grill before. Is this step really necessary? It looks to have been assembled very well.

Thanks
Ron

[muebe]

Just check for gas leaks if you smell or hear gas leaking. You can use some soapy water on the fittings/hoses and watch for bubbles if you are concerned.

Propane is heavier than air and will gather on the ground. Natural gas is lighter than air and it will rise.

[Smokerjunky]

I was told by someone in the industry that a quick squirt of window cleaner (the blue kind not to give any props to brands that don't advertise here  ) works well. I used this method to check for leaks after I piped in a natural gas hanging deck heater.

[Tailgating is my game]

As Reagan said Trust but verify

[teesquare]

Just check for gas leaks if you smell or hear gas leaking. You can use some soapy water on the fittings/hoses and watch for bubbles if you are concerned.

Propane is heavier than air and will gather on the ground. Natural gas is lighter than air and it will rise.

Listen to muebe ....he works for the gas company...and he is a "gassy" guy...

I was told by someone in the industry that a quick squirt of window cleaner (the blue kind not to give any props to brands that don't advertise here  ) works well. I used this method to check for leaks after I piped in a natural gas hanging deck heater.

It's o.k. to mention brands. We are here to help one another as our 1st priority. But - than yo for the considering the issue. Much appreciated!

[Subvet]

Thanks for the replies. If muebe works for the gas company then his post gives me confidence. Took my tank to be filled and the manager said basically the same thing. Going to fire her up for the first time today. If you see a comet streaking across the sky you will know there was a big leak.